Welcome to5th Grade Information

NightSeptember 11, 2012

“It must be remembered that the purpose of education is not to fill the minds of students with facts…it is to teach them to think...

and always to think for themselves.” ~ Robert Hutchins ~

Agenda ~ Purpose5th Grade Information Night

Response to feedback from Parent SurveyOverview Major Paperless Technologies

Exposure ~ not training MimioVote Edline Spelling City Everyday Mathematics Kidblog Edmodo Custom Typing

Paperless at school21 Century Learners ~ Technology Standards“Olive-Us” Own the Learning!Advantages:

Higher level of engagement21st century learning skillsImmediate feedback informs instructionDetail data ~ history maintainedFewer missing documentsNeater work ~ improved organization

Uses of technology vary from class to classAvailability of technology resources limited

Paperless at homeComputer at home is NOT required

Paper homework option ~ always available!Students can make decision daily to choose paper

Parent Tech Support ExpectationsStudent should be independent!Increasing exposure at school provides training

Tech problems at homeHW assignments – complete on paper if possibleParent notify teacher if prohibits HW completion

MimioVoteResponder Assessment SystemTypes of Assessments:

Formative ~ Reviews Projected, completed as whole group Immediate feedback - Informs instruction

Summative ~ Assessments Self-paced, completed individually Weekly Literacy Assessment Report Can email digital copy when requested ~ for concerns Immediate feedback

Maintains history of progress

Edline ~ 5th Grade WebsitesImportant Dates & Announcements

Check frequently (weekly!) for updatesLinks to Important Sites“Important 5th Grade Stuff”

Homework & Re-take/Re-do PolicyBand, Patrol, Morning Announcements ScheduleContent Vocabulary

PhotosNOT a HW Board!

Spelling CityOnline Spelling and Vocabulary PracticeWeekly Pre-tests/Post-tests – in class

Instant, targeted feedbackMaintains history of progressPaper copy of online assessment available

Weekly Assigned Activities – some time in classHomework choices:

Log on to complete online activitiesPaper options

Activities are not intended to replace studying for spelling words! Students still need to practice lists!

KidBlogClassroom Blog Site

Ability to post blogs & comment on othersWeekly Reader Responses – some time in class

Homework choices: Log on to complete blog activities Paper option

Content area discussion boardCommenting

Teacher must approve all commentsPrivate commenting between teacher & student

NOT for teacher communication OR social network

Everyday Math OnlineOnline Interactive SRB

Complete SRB online“Show Me” videos – demonstrate algorithms

Access to Study Links ~ NOT Math BoxesFacts Practice

Facts WorkshopFacts Dash

EM GamesPlay unit games as concept reviewGrade level ~ 5th or 6th grade

EdmodoOnline Educational Community

“Social Network” for the classroom Communication: student-student ~ student-teacher

Posted Assignments Daily Classroom Work Graphic Organizers Study Guides/Project Descriptors/Rubrics WEX Links Maintains History ~ no more missing work!

Gradebook Maintains assignments & comments/feedback Checking progress ~ Calendar Individual/group assignments ~ missing assignments NOT HW Board

Parent Access